Date of Conferral

2023

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Public Policy and Administration

Advisor

Paul Rutledge

Abstract

AbstractColorado became the first state to decriminalize recreational marijuana in 2014. This new public policy resulted in unproven regulatory changes in any population in the United States. The purpose of the study was to discover the core perspective and experiences of 12 supervisors who experienced this phenomenon in their professional occupations, through the lens of accountability. The risk perceptions of supervisors’ due to policy shifts regarding recreational marijuana in Colorado were analyzed using the Delve system and hand coding. Findings indicated employees’ use of marijuana had a direct impact on productivity, which decreased significantly over time. Employees displayed signs of reduced engagement with the organization, resulting in decreased morale among staff members. Supervisors also noticed changes in employee behavior, such as absenteeism and increased break time. Security was another concern for supervisors. Administrators may utilize the findings to their advantage in effecting good social change by better comprehending employee concerns and developing implementable solutions.

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